breards, n. pl. Sc.
(brɪədz)
[The same as braird, in sense of ‘short ends or points’.]
‘The short flax recovered from the first tow by a second hackling’ (Jamieson). Cf. backings.
| 1733 P. Lindsay Interest Scot. 161 Dressing and stapling the Lint..into fine drest Flax, fine drest Tow, common Tow, Backings, and Breards. 1804 Edin. Even. Courant 1 Sept. (Jam.) White and blue breards, fit for spinning yarn. |